Mashed Potatoes with Crispy Potato Skin Croutons
My husband adores mashed potatoes and these are a fun twist. Using baked potato skins creates a crunchy crouton you will undoubtedly enjoy. I’ve made this dish for decades and it never fails to be a fun spin on an old classic.
PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOK TIME
1 hour and 15 minutes
INGREDIENTS
13
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 222 Potatoes, Russet, Washed and scrubbed
- 2 tsp2 tsp2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Sea Salt
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Butter, Salted
- 3 Tbsp3 Tbsp3 Tbsp Milk, Unsweetened and full fat, any type will work
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Sour Cream
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Sea Salt
- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Black Pepper
- 111 Green Onion (Scallion), Chopped
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Sea Salt
- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Black Pepper
Croutons
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- After washing the potatoes rub 2 tsp of olive oil all over each potato and salt each.
- Bake for 60 minutes.
- Check by carefully squeezing the potatoes to ensure they are soft. If not cook for 5-10 minutes longer.
- Let cool 5 minutes.
- Slice in half and scoop out the potato pulp.
- Cut the potato skins into 1” pieces. Place back onto the cookie sheet and top with 1 tsp olive oil and a little salt and pepper.
- Move the croutons around to be in one layer and spread out.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until crispy.
- In a large bowl add potato pulp, butter, milk, sour cream and whip until smooth.
- Adjust butter and milk until potatoes are at the consistency you prefer. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Scoop potatoes into bowl or on plate and top with croutons.
Notes
You can easily double the recipe for larger parties.
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Appetizers Coconut Free Egg Free Gluten Free Grain Free Nut Free Pescetarian Shellfish Free Side Dishes Sugar Alcohol Free Sugar Free Vegetarian| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 123 |
| Fat: | 13 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 1 g |
| Protein: | 1 g |
| Cholesterol: | 23 g |
| Sodium: | 1786 mg |
| Fiber: | 0 g |
| Sugars: | 1 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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